I Transmigrated as a Villainess to Raise Babies, and My Beast Husbands Are Fighting Madly Over Me!

Chapter 415: Chapter 415: So You Didn’t Believe Me at All

Just as the sharp claws were less than a palm’s width from Yun Ji, the black mist was suddenly pierced by droplets of water.

The sharp claws, which had solidified from the mist, were instantly scattered.

The dark red mist flew back into mid-air and once again solidified into the form of Kunlin, glaring with anger and disbelief at Qiao Xixi, who had returned.

"You didn’t leave!"

Qiao Xixi watched him with a deadpan expression.

"Water."

"Shoot!"

A curtain of water droplets shot toward him once more.

Qiao Xixi, who was dead set on finishing off Yun Ming, completely failed to notice the tremor in Yun Ji’s eyes the moment she appeared.

"Female, with pathetic skills like these, you’re no match for me. Die!"

This time, Yun Ming transformed into a sharp arrow, speeding toward Qiao Xixi.

However, before the arrow could touch Qiao Xixi, it was blocked by a soft, glowing halo.

"Break."

In an instant, the mist vanished without a trace, and the eerie aura dissipated along with it.

Qiao Xixi turned to Yun Ji, just about to praise how powerful he was, but he simply closed his eyes and collapsed.

"Yun Ji!"

Qiao Xixi’s eyes snapped open to find herself lying on a beast-hide blanket.

She patted herself down and found nothing wrong, yet the dream she just had felt incredibly real.

With no time to dwell on it, she got up, pushed open the wooden door, and went in.

"Yun Ji, Yun Ji?"

There was no response from Yun Ji.

Qiao Xixi took a luminous sea pearl from her storage space for light. The darkness in the room was dispelled, illuminating Yun Ji’s face, which had grown even paler.

"Hey, Yun Ji, wake up."

Qiao Xixi reached out to touch his forehead. ’Damn, it’s ice-cold again.’

"Xiao Yao, what’s wrong with him now?"

"Host, he consumed more of his beast soul energy fighting that monster just now, so... he’s a little bit dead again."

"Okay, I get it."

This time, Qiao Xixi skillfully uncovered Yun Ji’s beast mark and began transferring energy to him.

However, she had already lost some of her own energy and hadn’t had a chance to replenish it. So this time, it wasn’t long before she swayed and collapsed as well.

Before she lost consciousness, Qiao Xixi had one last thought: ’I don’t care which one, but one of my beast husbands had better get here fast!’

When Yun Ji awoke, he felt something heavy pressing on his stomach. His brow furrowed instinctively. Unlike his usual self, he felt a rare flicker of ordinary emotion upon waking.

He lifted his head and saw Qiao Xixi sprawled entirely across his stomach.

Yun Ji: ...

Yun Ji wanted to wake her, but as he looked at her peaceful sleeping face, the words died on his lips.

He lay back down. With every rise and fall of his stomach, he could clearly feel her steady, slow heartbeat. She was so close, it felt like he could just reach out and have her.

But all he did was lift his hand. The pads of his long fingers gently came to rest on the soft crown of her head, stroking her hair as he murmured softly, "Why didn’t you leave?"

"I already promised I wouldn’t leave. Guess you didn’t believe me at all."

Yun Ji’s elegant fingers froze in mid-air.

Qiao Xixi had been half-asleep when she mumbled that, but the awkward, stiff position of her back quickly shocked her fully awake.

’Oh, good heavens... why was I sleeping in such a twisted position? And on top of someone!’

Qiao Xixi quickly scrambled off the bed and onto a nearby stool to collect herself. Only then did the awkward atmosphere begin to dissipate.

"You seemed to be in bad shape last night, so I gave you some more of my energy. Do you feel better now?"

Yun Ji sat up, his fingertips brushing the spot where she had lain. Her warmth still seemed to linger there.

"Much better."

"Your condition now seems a lot like Sunxiao’s was. You consume energy whenever you fight."

Yun Ji stood up, but as soon as he moved, the already loose feather robe slid from his shoulders, revealing a smooth and powerfully built physique.

’I was trying to be serious, and suddenly I get an eyeful of... well, everything. People in this beast world have a pretty weak sense of modesty, but I’m not one of them! How am I supposed to stay calm and not react when an incredibly handsome, amazingly built, adult male is standing stark naked right in front of me?!’

She slapped her hands over her eyes. "Mustn’t look, mustn’t look! Holy Priest, I swear I didn’t mean to profane you! I only took off your robe yesterday to find your beast mark, but I was so exhausted I fell asleep before I could put it back on. Please, don’t get the wrong idea!"

Yun Ji glanced down at his own body, which he considered perfectly ordinary. This normally wouldn’t have been a big deal to him, but her reaction made him want to tease her a little.

"No female has ever touched my body before."

’Crap, is he saying that to make me take responsibility for him? No way, I’m not looking for any more beast husbands! Besides, I genuinely see him as an elder, like a teacher! What is this mess?’

"So... what happens when it’s been touched?"

"I cut off her hands."

Qiao Xixi immediately lowered her hands, the chaotic thoughts in her head vanishing in an instant.

’Heh, thanks a lot. Next time I’ll just let you die.’

Seeing the flicker of annoyance in her eyes, Yun Ji suddenly felt his mood lift. As he put his feather robe back on, his movements were noticeably brisker than usual.

"Didn’t you say Yun Ming couldn’t get to this place? How did he show up last night?"

Yun Ji smoothed a ruffled feather on his robe, his voice unreadable. "That wasn’t his physical body. While we’re here, he can only enter our dreams."

"Can he cause harm even in a dream?"

Yun Ji nodded. "Yes. The harm is tangible, just less potent than it would be in reality."

’No wonder Yun Li was dispelled so quickly in the dream.’

"So, what’s the plan for today? More training?"

Yun Ji nodded. "Today, I’ll teach you something different."

"Okay."

Qiao Xixi dug the fish-beast meat out of the embers where she had buried it the day before. After being wrapped up all night, the meat was surprisingly still warm and even more flavorful than when it had first been roasted.

Qiao Xixi ate her portion of the fish, her eyes fixed on Yun Ji.

He made short work of his half of the meat, but his movements remained elegant and unhurried. He was truly a pleasure to watch.

"Yun Ji, have you always lived in the Holy Priest’s palace?"

"Mm."

"So how old are you? How long have you been the Holy Priest? Were you already the Holy Priest when the current Beast King ascended the throne? How many generations of Beast Kings have you lived through? Mmph—"

Before Qiao Xixi could finish her barrage of questions, a fruit was stuffed into her mouth, effectively gagging her.

Yun Ji stood up, his expression stern. "Finish your food. We train after."

CRUNCH

Qiao Xixi took a bite of the fruit and couldn’t help but grumble, "So tight-lipped. I guess males are sensitive about their age, too. What’s the big deal about being old?"

Yun Ji: ...